Many who suspect they have sleep apnea don’t seek treatment due to common misconceptions about what a diagnoses entails. With either choice, it is a simple test. It records your pulse, breathing, movement and oxygen levels. The two different tests a person can choose from are either an at home test or an in-center test. … Read More »
You’ve heard of the hidden dangers that certain types of products or habits put the average American at risk. Unfortunately, less is heard about the unknown epidemic of untreated sleep apnea. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 22 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, yet 80 percent of them are left untreated. The dangers … Read More »
If you or someone you love has Obstructive Sleep Apnea, you may have concern about how it can impact overall health, particularly the heart. We believe the best weapon against this fear is treatment and education. Through a recent interview with Dr. Said Mostafavi, a leader in sleep medicine, we have gathered the most essential … Read More »
When you were younger, you may have giggled at the sound of a relative snoring loudly in their sleep. Unfortunately, many adults do the same without realizing the hidden danger behind the loud rumbling at night. Contrary to popular belief, snoring does not signify a quality sleep. Supported by specialists and sleep research, here are … Read More »
So your bed partner has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and started CPAP Therapy. This will not only help your partner, it can also improve your health and relationship. In order for your partner to have the most success with therapy, they are going to need your support. These are some of the best ways … Read More »
It can be difficult to integrate anything new into your sleeping routine. This is especially true for people with sleep apnea as they begin CPAP therapy. Like any prescribed regimen, CPAP will be useless to people if they are not compliant. There are a variety of reasons why patients struggle with compliance. But before we … Read More »
Gone are the days of wondering why you did or didn’t get a restful night’s sleep! With brand new technology emerging to monitor sleep, people are taking their sleep into their own hands with wearable and non-wearable sleep trackers. Some of the most advanced ones are programmed into CPAP machines that connect to your smartphone. … Read More »
So you’ve recently been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and after the diagnostic process have been prescribed a CPAP Machine by your doctor. This solution to your health condition gives you hope for a better night’s sleep and an overall improvement in your long term health. However, if you’re like many newbies to CPAP therapy, … Read More »
“Nah, I don’t need my coffee. I got my 8 hours of sleep.” –No Adult Ever. If you can relate to the above quote, you’re not alone. Most Americans don’t get enough sleep at night. Before you blow off a good night’s sleep, however, you might want to consider the health ramifications. According to the … Read More »
Dishwashers, Roombas and self-cleaning litter boxes all have one thing in common: they’re there to keep you from having to do chores you either don’t like or don’t have the time to perform. But did you know there’s also a product on the market that automatically cleans your CPAP machine and supplies? Today, we’d like … Read More »
